NEW DELHI, India, May 19: In the wake of Donald Trump's aggressive stance on immigration, the US Embassy in India has issued a stern advisory to Indian citizens, warning that those who overstay their authorized period of stay in the United States could face severe consequences, including a permanent ban on future travel to the country.

The embassy's statement emphasized that Indians traveling to the US on various time-limited visas, such as work visas, student visas, and tourist visas, must adhere to their visa conditions and leave the country before their authorized stay expires. The advisory stated, "If you remain in the United States beyond your authorized period of stay, you could be deported and could face a permanent ban on traveling to the United States in the future."

Immigration remains one of the most contentious issues under the Trump administration, which has prioritized strict enforcement of immigration laws. This focus on immigration reform became evident on Trump’s first day in office with the signing of an executive order targeting the Citizenship Clause of the 14th Amendment. The clause, which grants US citizenship to nearly anyone born on American soil, has been a particular point of contention. While the executive order faces ongoing legal challenges, the administration has ramped up efforts to deport illegal immigrants, arrest violators, and even encourage self-deportation.

In a significant shift in US immigration policy, all foreign nationals who have been in the US for over 30 days are now required to register with the federal government under new immigration regulations.

Two high-profile deportation cases involving Indian nationals have recently drawn attention. Ranjani Srinivasan, a PhD student at Columbia University, became embroiled in a legal battle after her visa was revoked. She fled to Canada after being accused of participating in a pro-Palestine protest, although Srinivasan has maintained that she did not take part in the demonstration. The Department of Homeland Security used her case as an example of how individuals should self-deport to avoid arrest by immigration authorities.

Similarly, Georgetown University scholar Badar Khan Suri faced arrest due to alleged links to Hamas, as his wife is the daughter of Ahmed Yousef, a former aide to Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh. Suri was eventually released after a court determined that the Trump administration could not substantiate any national security threat posed by him.

As the US continues to implement its tough immigration policies, foreign nationals, including Indian citizens, are being urged to follow visa regulations carefully to avoid potentially severe penalties, including deportation and future travel restrictions.